Media releases

I am today announcing changes designed to enhance consultation on tax issues, and a change in the accountability for tax legislation design.

I am announcing today details of a review of international tax arrangements with particular attention to be given to whether current international tax arrangements impede Australian companies

In its latest Economic Outlook, the OECD provides a very positive assessment of the Australian economy, with an outlook for strong economic growth, moderate inflation and falling unemployment

The All Groups Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicates that inflation in Australia remains in check.

The Treasurer announced today the re-appointment of Mr John Phillips, AM as Chairman of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for a further term five-year term.

Today I am announcing the Government's decision to amend the income tax law to allow tax deductions for gifts to the value of $2 or more to the St Paul's Cathedral Restoration Fund.

In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF provides a positive assessment of the Australian economy's performance during the global slowdown.

I have decided to raise no objections under the Government's foreign investment policy to a proposal by Mitsui Moura Investment Pty Ltd or MMI No.

The Treasurer will deliver the 2002-2003 Budget at 7.30 pm AEST on Tuesday 14 May 2002.

The Treasurer announced today the appointment of two Commissioners to the Productivity Commission. Dr Neil Byron

Today's meeting of the Ministerial Council for Commonwealth-State Financial Relations noted that, on the basis of current estimates, States and Territories would receive:

Details of a Productivity Commission inquiry into post-2005 assistance arrangements for the automotive sector were announced today by the Treasurer and the Minister for Industry, Tourism and

Shadow Treasurer Bob McMullan is again misleading the public by saying it is the Treasurer who has responsibility for administering performance bonuses.

The Government has today introduced legislation to implement its election commitment to establish a First Child Tax Refund, or Baby Bonus.

The Treasurer and Minister for Finance and Administration today announced the release of the Productivity Commission's final report on Cost Recovery by Government Agencies and also announced the Go

Mr McMullan's long heralded attack on the Government over currency swaps fell flat today. That is why he has issued a post Question Time press release making fresh misrepresentations.

In the face of the major global economic slowdown the Australian economy grew by an exceptionally strong 1.3 per cent in the December quarter and by 4.1 per cent through the year to December 2

The Australian and New Zealand governments are consulting with taxpayers in both countries about possible changes to deal with concerns relating to the taxation of certain trans-Tasman invest

Commencing from 1988, under the then Labor Government, the Treasury instituted cross-currency swaps to create a US$ exposure in Government borrowings.

Treasury and tax officials from Australia and the United Kingdom will meet in Canberra during March as part of the negotiation process to update the Double Taxation Agreement between the two